A small plane crash near Butler Memorial Airport in Bates County, Missouri, has resulted in twelve fatalities. The incident occurred approximately 60 miles south of Kansas City. Authorities, including the Bates County Emergency Management Agency director Dennis Jacobs, confirmed the details of the accident. The plane was reportedly involved in skydiving activities at the time of the crash, though further details regarding the cause are still under investigation. No information regarding the identities of the victims has been released at this time. Local and federal agencies are currently on scene investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. This is a developing story and updates will be provided as they become available.